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Rental Market Trends in Fort Wayne, IN

What is the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN?

$962/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $962 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Fort Wayne more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Wayne, you can expect to pay about $800 per month for a studio, $962 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,221 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,450 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$800/month
420 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$962/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,221/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,450/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,008/month
618 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,360/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,951/month
1,853 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$717/month
473 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,158/month
964 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,356/month
935 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Wayne, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Wayne, IN
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Wayne, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?

Based on current rent prices, West Cenrtal Historic District, South Fort Wayne and Bass-Leesburg Civic are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Cenrtal Historic District
$840/month
675 Sq Ft
South Fort Wayne
$871/month
700 Sq Ft
Bass-Leesburg Civic
$906/month
595 Sq Ft
South Bridge
$912/month
709 Sq Ft
Brookside/Parkerdale
$913/month
629 Sq Ft
Eldorado Hills
$913/month
629 Sq Ft
Brookside Estates
$913/month
629 Sq Ft
Harris Meadows
$917/month
595 Sq Ft
North Franke Park
$917/month
595 Sq Ft
West Wind
$917/month
595 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?

Based on current rent prices, The Landing Historic District, Brookview Civic and Downtown Fort Wayne are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Landing Historic District
$1,916/month
869 Sq Ft
Brookview Civic
$1,699/month
804 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,486/month
838 Sq Ft
The Shores
$1,454/month
835 Sq Ft
Dupont Estates
$1,298/month
712 Sq Ft
The Oaks
$1,280/month
718 Sq Ft
Lakeside Park
$1,196/month
823 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,151/month
732 Sq Ft
Spy Run
$1,134/month
773 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,119/month
764 Sq Ft

Which Fort Wayne neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fort Wayne with the most apartments available are North Fort Wayne, Southwest Fort Wayne and Downtown Fort Wayne .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Fort Wayne
$1,086/month
749 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,151/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,486/month
838 Sq Ft
Canterbury Green
$1,012/month
815 Sq Ft
The Landing Historic District
$1,916/month
869 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,119/month
764 Sq Ft
Spy Run
$1,134/month
773 Sq Ft
The Oaks
$1,280/month
718 Sq Ft
South Fort Wayne
$871/month
700 Sq Ft
Dupont Estates
$1,298/month
712 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Wayne, IN?

Because the average rent in Fort Wayne is $962, you’ll want to make about $3,206 per month or $38,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Wayne is 19.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $800 - $1,450. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 7.3% less for utilities, and 0.3% more for transportation.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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